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1) It's a good thing there are ladybugs

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Mattern, Joanne

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"Introduces the reader to ladybugs and explains the roles they play in the environment."--

2) Princess Diana

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Mattern, Joanne

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Biography of the English princess who died tragically yet remains a pop culture icon.

3) The world almanac: 5,001 incredible facts for kids on America's past, present, and future

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Mattern, Joanne

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"Kids want to learn about the world around them, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, photographs, and fun, they will. Perfect for home or for school, and a great gift for any curious reader, here are thousands of fascinating and surprising facts about about the United States, from its natural resources and landmarks, to the first peoples to inhabit and explore the Americas, to the innovation and diversity of the nation in...

4) William Wrigley Jr: Wrigley's Chewing Gum founder

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Mattern, Joanne

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Describes the early life of William Wrigley, the businessman whose use of premiums in marketing made him a leader in the chewing gum business, explains how he built his company, and discusses his later life and ownership of the Chicago Cubs.

5) Young Martin Luther King, Jr: "I have a dream"

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Mattern, Joanne

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A simple biography of a great black leader emphasizing his dream of equal treatment for all Americans.

6) Robert Cade: Gatorade inventor

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Mattern, Joanne

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Brief biography of Robert Cade the inventor of Gatorade, the first sports drink.

7) The strange case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

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Mattern, Joanne

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An abridged version of the classic, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," the tale of a respected doctor whose experiments have deadly results, narrated by Wishbone the television dog, with information about the author and setting of the story, and a list of characters.

8) Even or odd?

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Mattern, Joanne

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This math concept book engages young readers through simple text and photos as they discover the difference between odd and even.

9) Tacos

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Mattern, Joanne

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""Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to tacos. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-Provided by publisher"--

10) How did the creature cross the road?

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Mattern, Joanne

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"Roadway overpasses in Canada's Banff National Park allow bears and deer to safely cross roads. Readers also discover fish ladders and 'salmon cannons' in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, rope swings for monkeys in China, and colorful crab bridges in Australia"--

11) Crows

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Mattern, Joanne

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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to crows. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

12) Chimpanzees

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Mattern, Joanne

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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to chimpanzees. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

13) What's so scary about bats

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Mattern, Joanne

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"Young readers will learn all about the bat's amazing body, its habits and activities, and how they can help this important species survive."--

14) Brazil

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Mattern, Joanne

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"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Brazil. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--

15) Hamburgers

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Mattern, Joanne

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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to hamburgers. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade."--

16) Oliver Twist

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Mattern, Joanne

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An abridged version of the classic "Oliver Twist," the tale of a poor London orphan hoping for a better life, narrated by Wishbone the television dog, with information about the author and setting of the story, and a list of characters.